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Another bad start to the year
Hi guys I was diagnosed last week with Breast Cancer after my GP did a boob check at a routine Pap Smear in Nov. She sent me for another mammogram in early Dec (altho the July 2017 one was clear ...
Just home now. Great surgeon, lovely manner. Up with latest trends, fresh back from hols. Optimistic of a good result As small and caught early. Getting sentinel node biopsy done tomorrow to determine which nodes to remove and test ... the ones linked directly to the tumour. Surgery is on Wed, stay in overnight. He does a mini reconstruct during surgery. Should be home on the weekend. No driving for 7-10 days.
Pathology results and further treatment plan on Feb 2 and almost certain radiation for all March - so just hope pathology is clear and no further surgery needed. Staying with brother and wife At Collaroy And they are happy to ferry me round to all the appointments and hospital And house us in between! What a godsend! Christine was with me in the consultation And a great help. Happy it is starting so soon xx
Pathology results and further treatment plan on Feb 2 and almost certain radiation for all March - so just hope pathology is clear and no further surgery needed. Staying with brother and wife At Collaroy And they are happy to ferry me round to all the appointments and hospital And house us in between! What a godsend! Christine was with me in the consultation And a great help. Happy it is starting so soon xx